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Jacqueline Pidanick, Advanced Personal Trainer, Paralegal And How She Began The #beloud Movement To Help Parents Navigate Through The Corrupt Family Courts Jun 18, 2021

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On Slam the Gavel, guest, Jacqueline Pidanick is a Paralegal who studied at South Carolina University and studied law at Purdue. She also started the #beloud movement on Facebook six years ago to help parents navigate through the Family Court and shed light on the corruption that plagues the Family Courts that in turn destroys not only parents but children.
Jacqueline states that children are not used cars and we as parents, representing ourselves must protect our children from abusers. She encourages parents to educate themselves on the Constitution of the United States and Case Law.
The Black's Law Dictionary is an extremely helpful tool in learning the law as we encouraged parents to obtain a copy. When a parent arms themselves with the knowledge of the law, they build self confidence and in turn become a force to be reckoned with in a corrupt Family Court.
Great conversation with Jacqueline about her own personal struggles, going to Purdue and her experiences in the courtroom. A true champion and a warrior for struggling parents, Jacqueline gives much encouragement to others to go on and fight for justice.
To Reach out to Jacqueline Pidanick: Facebook #beloud
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Attorney Rob Bilott Discusses His Book, Exposure and Film Dark Waters, The Tennant Case And The Awareness of PFOA and PFAS Chemicals That Will Haunt Us Forever Jun 16, 2021

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Slam the Gavel welcomes Attorney Rob Bilott, as his book Exposure is not only well-written, with very smooth prose but a testimony to tenacity and perseverance. A large corporation, namely Dupont continuously withheld valuable information regarding highly destructive and toxic "forever chemicals" information from a certain curious attorney.
In discussing his journey, making his way through the webs of deceit, and finally finding out everything he needed to know in order to help his fellow man, only one thing set him aside from the average individual: perseverance.
Attorney Rob Bilott's persistence to seek the facts throughout his never ending struggle hung in the balance entailing not only risking his career and his family's future but most importantly his own life.
Though he continued to search for the truth while pulling out the history of Dupont and having to go through court dates being pushed back as well as setbacks should be a lesson to us all to never surrender in the face of adversity even when it takes decades.
Later in 2017, Rob Bilott received the International Right Livelihood Award which is the equivalent to "The Nobel Prize" for his decades of hard work on PFAS chemical contamination issues and was also featured on a stamp that was issued in Austria commemorating this exemplary award.
Since writing the book Exposure it was then followed up by the film Dark Waters in 2019 starring Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins.
Today, Attorney Bilott is still here and is still working at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP.
Attorney Rob Bilott, a true inspiration to us all to never give up whatever the circumstances may be.

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Tanisha Bankston, Book Author, Discusses Her New Book, And How The System Failed Her By Not Keeping Her Safe Jun 16, 2021

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Tanisha Bankston is not only a book author, but a mother of three children. She is a survivor of rape, incest, domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse. Here on Slam the Gavel, Tanisha is here to share her amazing journey of strength.
Tanisha explained that she started journaling at 14 years of age and began writing her book during that time and by the age of 32 finally published, "My Pain is My Power," recently on May 21st, 2021.
Her journey is that of a young child being sexually abused and explained how the system failed her. Tanisha was failed by not only DHS, the police, the school system but especially the hospital where she delivered her baby at the age of 14 years. No reports were made. The ball was dropped by so many that could have helped her.
Now, with her new book, she is speaking out and sharing her story, hoping to help others in this situation. Even though her childhood was stolen and robbed of her happiness as a little girl, Tanisha stands strong, speaking out even in the face of PTSD.
Tanisha prays that others will break their silence and come out of their shell and hatch into the beautiful butterfly they were meant to be.
To reach Tanisha: Facebook.com/TanishaBankston, Twitter: Tanisha Bankston, Instagram: Tanisha Bankston as well as LinkedIn: Tanisha Bankston.
"My Pain is My Power," found on Amazon

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Monica Szymonik, Book Author of "Broken System, Broken Heart," Questions What About The Best Interest Of The Parent?" Jun 16, 2021

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Monica Szymonik is a Certified Health Coach, ADA Advocate and has a background in digestive wellness, massage therapy and personal training. After being sued for sole custody of her son in 2010 and being forced into the infamous “every other weekend” parenting schedule, Monica’s been coaching moms and dads as they navigate through the treacherous waters of the Family Law racket.
She authored the book, “Broken System, Broken Heart” to help parents launch into self-care after a scarring custody battle. She believes that writing a book made her a much better Family Court warrior as she climbed the rungs of the legal system as a pro se parent.
Aside from workshops, which help solve a specific problem, her 12-week signature course, The Best Interest of the Parent uses a 4-quadrant model to create a robust healing and empowerment system so that parents can use the best version of themselves to make it through the toughest journey they will ever take.
Monica also discussed the 3 levels of trauma and how they all tie into the Natural Causes, Man-Made Causes and a parent trying to get help only to find themselves in a situation much worse than when they began.
Discussing Karin Huffer's work and her books found on Amazon, "Unlocking Justice: The American's with Disabilities Act and its Amendments Act Protecting Persons with Disabilities in Court" and "Legal Abuse Syndrome: A Preventable Health Problem," was a major influence in Monica's work as well.
You can learn more about Monica here: linktr.ee/legalabusecoach
https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass https://facebook.com/groups/thebestinterestoftheparent

To Reach Monica: monica@momsunshackled.com
To Find her Book on Amazon: "Broken System, Broken Heart"
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College Graduate, Izzy Talks About Narcissism, His Career Choice and Accountability Within The Family Court System Jun 10, 2021

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Great conversation on Slam the Gavel with College Graduate, Izzy. He has studied economics and philosophy. Izzy enjoys politics, debate, rock-climbing and weight-lifting and has chosen the field of Law as his future career. However, he is the son of a father with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Izzy openly discussed when he first began to notice which parent was the emotionally healthier one as well as when he then figured out his father was emotionally unhealthy, a Narcissist. He talked about several incidents that led him to that conclusion.
Is genetics involved? Can someone carry that type of genetics? Izzy answered it very eloquently. Izzy also mentioned the long-term effects that a person can experience as a young adult from growing up with a Narcissistic parent. We went on to talk a bout how this has affected his relationships with others.
Talking about going into the field of Law, Izzy explained how disgusted he was with the Family Court System and what his family went through and saw that there was absolutely no accountability and also voiced what he really wanted to say to the judge that handled their case.
Moving forward in his life, Izzy is aware that he will never have a normal relationship with his father and how he emotionally navigates through times that he does have with his father.
Izzy offered helpful tips with parents who are raising kids with another toxic parent. Great advice from such a wonderful young man with so much insight.
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Joe and Ann Rodgers Talk About The Resources For Alienated Parents Through The Resolution Center in Jacksonville, Florida Jun 02, 2021

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Joe and Ann Rodgers on Slam the Gavel to discuss resources for Alienated Parents through The Resolution Center at Jacksonville Florida. Ann and Joe discussed how progress was made with many speakers during the International Parental Alienation Day in April with a Retreat offering emotional and spiritual support for Alienated Parents was accompanied by a Support Group, Meet and Greet as well as Dr. Roseman's Contemporary Family Magazine.
Ann encourages parents to go to the Jacksonville PA Journey Support Group on Facebook Page where the Journey from Sorrow to Strength with a free showing on June 12th at 9am EST.
The Rodger's talked about the support Targeted/Alienated Parents need and how they acquire PTSD through the corrupt Family Court System. The children suffer the most during the court/alienation (alienation, which is another form of emotional child abuse destroys so many innocent lives) issues and how mediation would be healthier for all involved.
Joe and Ann encouraged coping skills and self care, prayer, meditation and therapy and that you cannot give what you don't have. It would be good for the parents to be emotionally healthy for when children do decide to come back.
To reach Joe and Ann Rodgers; okeeferodgers@gmail.com and Jacksonville Parental Alienation Journey Support Group on Facebook
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Mary Summer, Book Author Discusses her Newly Written Book, "Lethal Love, Fighting, Losing, Learning, Surviving, Forgiving" Jun 01, 2021

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Mary Summer tells a compelling story about a young girl who endured a life of hardship growing up in a dysfunctional environment. Courageously to escape her difficult childhood, this 15 year old teen fell into a trap and into the hands of a narcissistic sociopath. This aggressor was disguised as her soulmate which left the young woman to face well over 25 years of abuse, becoming a victim of domestic violence for years.
Later in life did she discover what severe Stockholm syndrome and a trauma bond did to her psyche. Seemingly a blissful marriage was a well hidden secret from friends and family. This abuse escalated late into the marriage when her husband began brainwashing his young teenage daughters to help with his task of destroying her mentally, emotionally & financially, leading to losing the custody of her children.
Years had passed since her divorce and her children are brainwashed. Not only still dealing with the severe effects of parental alienation a broken-hearted mother continued to fight the legal system however getting nowhere.
Her story will give you insight into how ignoring the IMPORTANT red flags can quickly turn into a toxic relationship with no way out.
There are signs that should have never been ignored and the difficulties of dealing with someone, anyone, who displays a toxic personality disorder should read her story before things spiral into severe abuse, trauma, and the loss of everything that once belonged to you.
To find her book "Lethal Love..." : AMAZON
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Attorney Michelle MacDonald and Michael Volpe discuss their book, "Sandra Grazzini-Rucki and the World's Last Custody Trial" May 28, 2021

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Great discussion regarding this highly informative book written by Attorney Michelle MacDonald and Michael Volpe. In this complex true crime story, it is definitely the family court system that is criminal. Attorney Michelle MacDonald sues a Judge for violating mother, Sandra Grazzini-Rucki's civil rights, and the next day is forced to proceed with her client, Sandra's child custody trial while "under arrest"--- in handcuffs, sitting in a wheelchair, with no shoes, no glasses, no files, and no client. The children had run away as well. This now destitute mother of 5 with no criminal record is jailed with a murderer. The missing teens turn up after two years, while a history of violence and criminal activity by her dangerous ex-husband had been ignored. Since her children were found, Sandra's tragic family story has received international attention. With he said/she said accusations and the term "parental alienation" in the mix, the truth may seem difficult to reach. This is a story that goes well beyond domestic violence, family court corruption and a compliant media, which included ABC's 20/20, covering up the whole unethical tale. The book can be found on Amazon.
To reach Michelle MacDonald : Michelle@MacDonaldLawFirm.com
To reach Michael Volpe: Facebook
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Sheila Owens-Collins MD, MPH, MBA discusses Elderly State Trafficking and Corruption Within The Probate Courts May 23, 2021

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Sheila Owens-Collins MD, MPH, MBA on Slam the Gavel today to discuss Elderly State Trafficking and Corruption within the Probate Courts.
Dr. Owens-Collins has been an Healthcare Executive with over 25 years of experience in both Medicaid and Commercial managed care markets as well as progressive leadership roles in financial modeling, predictive analytics, development an implementation of quality initiatives and cost reduction programs.
However, Dr. Owens-Collins is experienced in leading an organization through State, NCQA, and Department of Insurance audits successfully and coordinating joint venture partnership. Dr. Collins also has an understanding of Medicaid/Medicare regulatory requirements and working with undeserved population and is also a Mentor for students that are interested in a healthcare career.
We thoroughly discussed the jealousy and desperation of family relatives that play a role in obtaining guardianships, the weaponization of the courts against vulnerable people, APS collusion in the courts and the Tenants of Estate Trafficking who isolate the victim while challenging the credibility of the protector, using defamation of character (while pushing them away from the victim) and at last, the Liquidation of Assets also known as Estate Trafficking.
In the midst of all the legal entanglements, Dr. Sheila's mother had a stroke and passed away months later. It was then that she decided to go Pro Se with a major victory.
Dr. Sheila Owens-Collins has started a 501C3 Hattie Emil Owens Foundation for Elderly Respect and Estate Protection to raise awareness and educate as well as the 5014C Hattie Emil Owens Social and Political Action Committee for APS, CPS, Guardianship and Probate Court Reform.
More to come from Dr. Sheila as she will be a return guest on Slam the Gavel for updates!
To reach Dr. Sheila Owens: sowenscollins@gmail.com

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Author Michael Sayen Discusses the Historical Evolution of Family Court Corruption May 21, 2021

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Back on Slam the Gavel is a return guest, Michael Sayen, author, who enlightens us on the historical evolution of corruption within the Family Court System. From the 1857 Matrimonial Clause in England, women wanted the right to Divorce and Parliament agreed and that took the authority away from the church. This action found it's way to the United States shortly after.
Michael explains how Marriage Licenses evolved and how the Marriage License is Unconstitutional. We also talked about Barron v. Baltimore of 1833 and that it is a landmark case which helped define the concept of federalism in the US constitutional law.
The evolution of Family Court by design was originally through Civil Courts called "Special Interest Courts." However, supremacy with Federal Government was not the case in the year 2000 with the case Troxel v. Granville. This had a big impact in the Family Court System. The government began to infiltrate the family home. The object was to take the child out of the family home and incentivize with Title IV-D and E.
On a positive note, 50/50 Shared Custody Bills would be put into the hands of the Federal Court for regulation to prosecute Judges and reverse decisions.
To reach Michael Sayen: mikesayen@hotmail.com
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